I would like to write a positive review but that would assume we had a positive experience. I am from the West and made a reservation two weeks in advance of going based on the fine Google reviews I had read. What we did not expect was the smallest table for 2 that I have ever been served at, barely big enough for a bottle of wine and two glasses. (And as other reviews will confirm, I am not exaggerating.) Then there was constant wait-staff traffic on both sides of the table. Totally insulting for a meal of $230+ for two. Perhaps the most disappointing experience of the evening was taking our waiter's glowing recommendation for wine that they were serving (at $20/glass) based on his proclamation that he was the sommelier! Having just read Grisetta's website, he is most definitely not the sommelier, the owner is. It was a tempranillo wine, a variety that I have drank a great deal of over my life. My wife and I both found it to be anything but satisfying. We went on to order a bottle of my choosing, something far superior (at $85) and hadthe tempranillo removed from the table. Now, in all of my fine dining experiences over the course of my 70 year life, I have never been asked to pay for a wine that I did not think was up to the quality billed. But sure enough the waiter insisted on putting it on the tab. As for the food, very good with the exception of the pistachio cake which really missed the mark posing as a banana cake with a few nuts. Other staff members that we encountered were very warm and friendly. But, way too many other great restaurants in Richmond for us to consider this one again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
Grayson Katzenbach
Charcuterie board done right. Order a glass (of their curated wine selection? or their eccentric cocktail creations? take a pick!), order some dishes, and lean back and enjoy the ambiance either in their intimate bar or outdoor patio. Lovely experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabriel Gorin
Wow! This was an amazing experience! The food was incredible and the service was fast, friendly and with incredible knowledge about all aspects of the food and its preparation. I definitely want to go back and highly recommend it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Profiteroles, Steak Frites
Rebecca Moon
Wonderful date night spot! We tried the ravioli special at the time (this was back in October) and the chicken cacciatore, and everything was delicious! Prices/portions are very reasonable. Great wine/cocktails as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Janine Henley
The steak frites are a smokin’ hot
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad Greens, Steak Frites
Rose Peterson
Even sitting outside on a nice day, was well situated, although inside would have been better. We ordered the anchovies, fettuccine and skate for 2 people. Everything was delicious and would return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aarat Patel
Bartenders attention to detail and knowledge is top notch. It’s the place to go if you want to feel Parisian.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sean Carithers
I rarely write negative reviews but first time dining at Grisette and not a good first impression. Be aware that there are normal tables which probably provide a nice ambiance but there are approximately 5 postage size tables in the middle of the main walkway that provide an significantly inferior experience. Despite requests to sit elsewhere, we were seated at one of those tables and found it very difficult to enjoy food or conversation (our bottle of wine couldn't even fit on the table). If you choose to dine at Grisette, request not to sit at one of those tables if you want to enjoy a dining experience that matches the price and reputation.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
R K
Very little time to eat. Had a fine meal but were given a very stern 5 minute warning that we needed to finish up after only having been there for an hour and fifteen minutes. That just isn't enough time for a meal at this price point. We were surprised that was restaurant policy but confirmed with the waiter that is the case during the week.Would suggest just grabbing drinks and a quick entree. Definitely not a place if you're looking to linger. Also found our interaction with the waiter to not be particularly pleasant. If you're going to rush people out the door at least be nice about it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Sarah Nagy
My partner and I had the most magical valentines meal last night. The vibes were great, server was attentive (but not annoying) and the food was amazing! Only complaint is that we made a reservation for valentines on Jan 14 literally as soon as reservations were being accepted for Feb 14 and we still ended up at the table right in front of the bathrooms. We spent nearly $200 after tip on cocktails, apps and entrees and it was worth every penny! Parking wasn’t an issue.
My husband and I ventured out for Entrecôte as the second date night out after having a baby. 10/10 would recommend- Calvin was stupendous - spot on recommendations for wine to pair with our steak, expedient service on a packed evening and fantastic ambiance. He made us feel like we were old friends. We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Frites
adam kravitz
We were really excited to try this restaurant. I don’t know if we had a bad night ,but the food was underwhelming. Chicken Dianne, was a drumstick ? Ever try to eat a drumstick with a knife and fork ? Large wine list . Steak Frites , frites were tasty , steak was textured like a flank . Good service. Very loud , hard to have a conversation, tightly packed in. I feel it’s more for a younger crowd 24-32. Fancy house cocktails were fun. It’s not expensive for a nice restaurant, but it was too pricey for the food we received. Shame, had high hopes.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
Christopher Gillespie
This is the place! Great service, great short menu that has nothing but hits. You can tell they take care of their people here, they just genuinely enjoy what they do, our server was such a professional. The Cheese / Meat plate was delicious and dang the pickled golden raisins, mind blowing! Love duck confit and this plate was as legit as they come. These fries are on another level, my boys ordered one each and crushed them, the dipping sauce was delicious. Only a few desserts, but every item is amazing, just order them, all of them. Great dinning experience, stop reading a call for reservation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries and Aioli, Charcuterie Board, Steak Frites
anastasiakontos
This place is amazing! Cute little restaurant with outdoor seating. My boyfriend and I came for a date night and sat outside where they had heaters to keep us warm! Food was absolutely delicious!!! I got the steak frites and my boyfriend got the duck breast. Both were very tasty! Staff was super friendly and the service was outstanding!!! We’ll be back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Frites
Arielle Hughes
Grissette never disappoints. Get the charcuterie board and let the staff decide what's on it!
I would like to write a positive review but that would assume we had a positive experience. I am from the West and made a reservation two weeks in advance of going based on the fine Google reviews I had read. What we did not expect was the smallest table for 2 that I have ever been served at, barely big enough for a bottle of wine and two glasses. (And as other reviews will confirm, I am not exaggerating.) Then there was constant wait-staff traffic on both sides of the table. Totally insulting for a meal of $230+ for two. Perhaps the most disappointing experience of the evening was taking our waiter's glowing recommendation for wine that they were serving (at $20/glass) based on his proclamation that he was the sommelier! Having just read Grisetta's website, he is most definitely not the sommelier, the owner is. It was a tempranillo wine, a variety that I have drank a great deal of over my life. My wife and I both found it to be anything but satisfying. We went on to order a bottle of my choosing, something far superior (at $85) and hadthe tempranillo removed from the table. Now, in all of my fine dining experiences over the course of my 70 year life, I have never been asked to pay for a wine that I did not think was up to the quality billed. But sure enough the waiter insisted on putting it on the tab. As for the food, very good with the exception of the pistachio cake which really missed the mark posing as a banana cake with a few nuts. Other staff members that we encountered were very warm and friendly. But, way too many other great restaurants in Richmond for us to consider this one again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
Charcuterie board done right. Order a glass (of their curated wine selection? or their eccentric cocktail creations? take a pick!), order some dishes, and lean back and enjoy the ambiance either in their intimate bar or outdoor patio. Lovely experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow! This was an amazing experience! The food was incredible and the service was fast, friendly and with incredible knowledge about all aspects of the food and its preparation. I definitely want to go back and highly recommend it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Profiteroles, Steak Frites
Wonderful date night spot! We tried the ravioli special at the time (this was back in October) and the chicken cacciatore, and everything was delicious! Prices/portions are very reasonable. Great wine/cocktails as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The steak frites are a smokin’ hot
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad Greens, Steak Frites
Even sitting outside on a nice day, was well situated, although inside would have been better. We ordered the anchovies, fettuccine and skate for 2 people. Everything was delicious and would return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bartenders attention to detail and knowledge is top notch. It’s the place to go if you want to feel Parisian.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I rarely write negative reviews but first time dining at Grisette and not a good first impression. Be aware that there are normal tables which probably provide a nice ambiance but there are approximately 5 postage size tables in the middle of the main walkway that provide an significantly inferior experience. Despite requests to sit elsewhere, we were seated at one of those tables and found it very difficult to enjoy food or conversation (our bottle of wine couldn't even fit on the table). If you choose to dine at Grisette, request not to sit at one of those tables if you want to enjoy a dining experience that matches the price and reputation.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Very little time to eat. Had a fine meal but were given a very stern 5 minute warning that we needed to finish up after only having been there for an hour and fifteen minutes. That just isn't enough time for a meal at this price point. We were surprised that was restaurant policy but confirmed with the waiter that is the case during the week.Would suggest just grabbing drinks and a quick entree. Definitely not a place if you're looking to linger. Also found our interaction with the waiter to not be particularly pleasant. If you're going to rush people out the door at least be nice about it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
My partner and I had the most magical valentines meal last night. The vibes were great, server was attentive (but not annoying) and the food was amazing! Only complaint is that we made a reservation for valentines on Jan 14 literally as soon as reservations were being accepted for Feb 14 and we still ended up at the table right in front of the bathrooms. We spent nearly $200 after tip on cocktails, apps and entrees and it was worth every penny! Parking wasn’t an issue.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Plate, Risotto, Steak Frites, Smörgåsbord
Restaurantji Recommends
My husband and I ventured out for Entrecôte as the second date night out after having a baby. 10/10 would recommend- Calvin was stupendous - spot on recommendations for wine to pair with our steak, expedient service on a packed evening and fantastic ambiance. He made us feel like we were old friends. We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Frites
We were really excited to try this restaurant. I don’t know if we had a bad night ,but the food was underwhelming. Chicken Dianne, was a drumstick ? Ever try to eat a drumstick with a knife and fork ? Large wine list . Steak Frites , frites were tasty , steak was textured like a flank . Good service. Very loud , hard to have a conversation, tightly packed in. I feel it’s more for a younger crowd 24-32. Fancy house cocktails were fun. It’s not expensive for a nice restaurant, but it was too pricey for the food we received. Shame, had high hopes.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
This is the place! Great service, great short menu that has nothing but hits. You can tell they take care of their people here, they just genuinely enjoy what they do, our server was such a professional. The Cheese / Meat plate was delicious and dang the pickled golden raisins, mind blowing! Love duck confit and this plate was as legit as they come. These fries are on another level, my boys ordered one each and crushed them, the dipping sauce was delicious. Only a few desserts, but every item is amazing, just order them, all of them. Great dinning experience, stop reading a call for reservation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries and Aioli, Charcuterie Board, Steak Frites
This place is amazing! Cute little restaurant with outdoor seating. My boyfriend and I came for a date night and sat outside where they had heaters to keep us warm! Food was absolutely delicious!!! I got the steak frites and my boyfriend got the duck breast. Both were very tasty! Staff was super friendly and the service was outstanding!!! We’ll be back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Frites
Grissette never disappoints. Get the charcuterie board and let the staff decide what's on it!